The experienced Indian Wedding Venue Auckland
For something truly special look no further than Markovina Estate, the experienced choice for your dream Indian wedding! Located in Kumeū and situated on 10 acres of beautiful gardens, water features and country surroundings. With so many unique outdoor areas, you will have the perfect spot for your sangeet ceremony, henna, pithi ceremony, baraat and wedding ceremony. We also accommodate sacred open flames for traditional Indian wedding rituals. The estate offers an indoor and outdoor flow in a truly tranquil setting with your dining experience seated indoors under a canopy of vines, featuring authentic Indian cuisine created by our traditional Indian chefs for your wedding reception. We have full wedding packages and menus for fully vegetarian events and non-alcoholic events.
We host only one wedding per day, giving you exclusive access to all the beautiful gardens for creating magical memories. Your guests will enjoy the beautiful gardens and country surroundings as well as the indoor ambience of the stone fireplace and main reception area. At Markovina Estate, our focus is on creating unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.
Traditional Indian Cuisine
Enjoy traditional indian canapes after your wedding ceremony along with a themed grazing table.
Your delightful Indian reception dinner is created by our talented team of traditional indian chefs who can work with you to create a menu that is true to your regional cuisine tastes. It can be presented on family-style sharing platters or via a buffet in our specially designed buffet room.
Our Indian dessert menu is crafted as a generous buffet display, brilliantly showcasing your cultural heritage.
If your vision includes a fusion menu that merges two distinct cultures, the team at Markovina Estate would be thrilled to create this for you, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
Indian Wedding Ceremony Locations
Barrel Waterfall
Experience pure serenity in front of the Barrel Waterfall while your guests watch on in comfort, seated amongst the olive trees.
The trees provide great shade for your guests, perfect for weddings on hot, sunny days. In front of the original barrel from our winery, you are able to say your wedding vows to each other in front of the waterfall on a picturesque small jetty.
The barrel waterfall also has a beautiful stone signing table and plinths nearby which can easily be decorated.
Two Kauri Trees
Towering above the surrounding gardens, Two Kauri Trees perfectly frame the aisle and altar in front of our jetty and pond.
The trees set the scene for outstanding memories, creating a stunning background for an outdoor wedding ceremony location all year.
A beautiful stone signing table sets the scene for a perfect photo opportunity.
Chestnut Tree
The Chestnut Tree is situated in a beautiful open space surrounded by vines and trees within our gardens. It provides an incredible backdrop for your ceremony.
Standing out from the rest, this ceremony area is a true statement piece and a destination once you walk through our aisle of Jacaranda trees,
Blooms in December and green through late Spring to Autumn. The Chestnut Tree is also an outstanding photographic opportunity in Winter.
Cherry Blossom Round
The newest ceremony location, the Cherry Blossom Round is a truly unique setting to recite your vows. This location is perfect for a mandap and can comfortably accommodate up to 300 guests.
With a dedicated aisle gradually rising up to the round, choose to have your wedding ceremony in an enclosed circle, a spiral, half-moon, or traditionally forward facing toward the beautiful Cherry Blossom Trees.
The trees blossom in spring, then becoming leafy and green in summer lasting until Autumn when they turn amber before losing their leaves for winter.
Pebble Beach
Located on the opposite side of our largest pond, across from the Two Kauris, the Pebble Beach provides a small, intimate location surrounded by large trees and manicured gardens.
Recite your vows overlooking the pond, with a beautiful stone feature and Two Kauri Trees in the background.
The Palms
Located just to the left of our Pebble Beach, a beautiful garden of magnificent palm trees provides the perfect backdrop for a garden wedding.
Nestled in nature and with a pond nearby, The Palms are an ideal location for a large mandap and this makes a serene location all year round to say, “I do”.
The Barrels
Celebrate your love in front of the beautiful barrel display
featuring 11 barrels, superb for a vineyard wedding.
As a great location all year round, The Barrels provide a shaded seating area for your guests in summer or a sunny spot receiving all day sun in cooler months.
The barrels are a perfect bridal party and group photo backdrop.
The Pergoda
Standing out from the surrounding gardens, the small white Pergoda provides an intimate ceremony location for smaller wedding ceremonies.
Beautiful without decorations, or easy to add, the Pergoda is a classic selection for a garden wedding.
Perfect for haldi ceremonies, unity candles, tea ceremonies, or just a private quiet moment as newlyweds.
Stone Fireplace
Our Otago schist fireplace provides the perfect back drop for a winter wedding or a wet summer's day, while still being surrounded by the beautiful gardens.
Positioned at the end of the foyer, the large glass sliding doors
can be easily opened and closed, making the fireplace
a great ceremony location all year round.
After the ceremony, the area can be seamlessly
transformed into a cosy lounge setting.
Multi-Day Indian Wedding Celebrations
Planning a multi-day Indian wedding requires a venue that understands the rich traditions, logistics, and flow of multiple celebrations. At Markovina Estate, we specialise in hosting full-day events and complete multi-day wedding journeys, allowing you and your families to move effortlessly through every significant milestone without the stress of changing venues.
From vibrant pre-wedding gatherings like your sangeet, henna, and pithi ceremonies to the grand energy of the baraat, your sacred wedding ceremony (with open flames fully allowed), and your ultimate reception under our famous canopy of vines, our 10-acre estate provides a stunning backdrop for every chapter.
Because we host only one wedding per day, you enjoy exclusive, private access to our gardens, water features, and indoor spaces throughout your entire multi-day celebration, ensuring an intimate and unforgettable experience for you and up to 300 guests.
Markovina Wedding Venue Features
Exclusive Venue Access
It’s your special day & at Markovina there will only ever be one wedding per day - yours. This offers you and your guest’s exclusive access to all our beautiful gardens to create magical moments & lifelong memories.
Selection of Ceremony Locations
With countless possibilities included as part of your wedding package, there are nine picture-perfect onsite locations for your indian wedding ceremony. With exclusive access you will be spoiled for choice with a variety of stunning backgrounds, including our stunning outdoor shaded and indoor wet weather ceremony options.
Variety of Catering Options
Markovina prides itself on delivering an exceptional dining experience on your wedding day. Our food & beverage menus are thoughtfully crafted to accommodate a variety of dietary needs for our Indian guests with sample menus available. These include; Cultural menu, Fusion menu, Vegetarian menu, and Eggless Vegetarian menu.
Featured Photography Locations
With 10 acres of picturesque countryside and garden settings, the possibilities for capturing your special day are limitless. Explore our designated photography spots or simply wander the property for inspiration for your baraat entrance and candid moments that truly reflect your wedding day.
Indian Wedding Vendors
We collaborate with Auckland's top Indian wedding suppliers. Whether it's for arranging a beautiful mandap, setting up an eye-catching stage, providing a comfortable bridal couch, or hiring a lively Indian DJ for your celebration, we can connect you to the finest in the business.
Available Décor & Accessories
We offer an extensive selection of vases, jars, candle holders, crates, mirrors, and much more for your table decor, all available for you to use when planning your wedding. Our diverse range of decorative items ensures you can create the perfect ambiance.
Because our venue is so beautiful you don't need to do too much and by using our array of vases it does make it easier and more cost effective.
Customisable Wedding Packages
Our Wedding Packages have been thoughtfully put together to guarantee a day to remember. We include a range of drink options in a straightforward per-person pricing system for ease. Should you wish, we offer the flexibility to remove the drinks package in favour of your personalised selection of beverages, or to opt for a non-alcoholic celebration.
These bespoke options ensure that your wedding day perfectly aligns with your preferences, making it uniquely yours. We're dedicated to accommodating your needs, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience at our venue.
You may desire a morning ceremony but with an evening reception, or your ceremony one day and your reception the next. An early afternoon cultural ceremony, followed by mingling and then a legal ceremony in another beautiful location of the estate, followed by your reception.
Indian Wedding Packages
Let our experienced wedding coordinators take the stress out of your planning and craft a celebration that is unforgettable and uniquely yours. You may have some special requirements not outlined in the brochure below. Please contact us today and we can assist with a package quote and some wedding inspiration for your special day.
Kindly note the online brochure is best viewed on desktop.
Kind Words
"We just wanted to say thank you so much for all your help with organizing and setting everything up for our wedding. We appreciate Hindu weddings are a bit more complicated than western ones and we really appreciate how accommodating you all were. The priest also mentioned that the staff were very helpful and supportive. We had so many compliments about the food, the Sri Lankan eggplant curry tasted exactly like my mum’s curry, the chef did an excellent job. Everyone also raved on about the Malaysian potato curry as well.
We were also so amazed with how much food was set out for us to enjoy and it was also lovely meeting Rina, she was so sweet."
Geerthana & Tim - March 2026
National Winner
Markovina Vineyard Estate proudly holds the New Zealand Wedding Industry Award for Outstanding Wedding Reception Venue & Outstanding Wedding Luxury Estate, a testament to our commitment to crafting unforgettable moments amidst breathtaking surroundings.
Indian Wedding Venue
Indian Ceremony at the Stone Fireplace followed by a Christian Ceremony at the Barrel Waterfall Filmed by Kiri Marsters Photo + Video
Food is key to a great event
Taste the difference, experience exceptional dining at Markovina Estate with options like full plated meals, buffets, or shared platters.
Beverage packages feature wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks.
Menus cater to gluten-free,
dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, and eggless with other dietary needs accommodated as required.
Begin Planning Your Dream Indian Wedding
Ready to bring your vision to life? Whether you are planning a grand single-day celebration or an immersive multi-day experience, Markovina Estate provides the perfect setting for your sacred traditions. From authentic Indian cuisine prepared by our traditional Indian chefs, including fully customised vegetarian and alcohol-free menus to accommodating sacred open flames for your ceremony, our experienced team is here to make your vision seamless.
Contact us today to make an enquiry or book a viewing to explore our 10 acres of stunning gardens in person!
FAQs
Do you have Indian chefs?
Yes, we have a culturally diverse kitchen team that is run by an Indian head chef.
Can we have an open flame at our ceremony
The open flame is one of the most sacred rituals in indian weddings and this is welcome at Markovina.
Can we have an Indian fusion menu?
Yes, you can. You can choose from our European premium menu, Indian vegetarian menu, Indian menu or create your own fusion menu. We can represent various regions of Indian cuisine and work together with you to curate the perfect menu for your special day (or multiple days) making us the number 1 choice for as an indian wedding venue.
Do you cater for vegetarian weddings?
Yes we have a fully vegetarian (and eggless if required) menu that can be chosen for your wedding.
Can we have an alcohol free wedding?
Yes, we can remove the all inclusive beverage package and replace it with our premium non-alcoholic beverage package. This includes soft drinks, juices, premium soft drinks as well as a mocktail station of 3 non-alcoholic cocktails for the length of your wedding. Tea and filter coffee are also included. You can also choose our standard non-alcoholic beverage package and reduce the price per person.
Can we have additional time at the venue?
Our wedding package includes 7 hours from the beginning of your ceremony or baraat until the music finishes. Guests are welcome to arrive up to 30 minutes early and have usually left within 30 minutes of the finish time. We can easily extend the time and we can also extend the beverage package along with the extension of venue hire.
What is your wet weather option for a large ceremony?
Our Otago schist fireplace ceremony provides the perfect back drop for a winter wedding or a wet summer's day, while still being surrounded by the beautiful gardens. This area can hold up to 200 guests seated, and for a larger wedding ceremony we can extend into the dancefloor or our reception space.
Wedding Venue Auckland - Markovina Vineyard Estate is a distinguished premier wedding and event venue, ideally located in the scenic heart of Kumeu, Auckland.
Contact Us
Markovina Vineyard Estate Auckland
Phone: (09) 4128608
84 Old Railway Road, Kumeū, Auckland 0892, New Zealand
